Spanish Harlem First Date Ideas

Spanish Harlem is underrated for first dates. Walkable, good happy hours, and backup options everywhere. If she's adventurous, she'll appreciate it.

Best First-Date Bars in Spanish Harlem

Be wary soldier, it's a first date

Casual first drink 🍸

El Kallejon: Website

Address: 209 E 117th St

Happy Hour: 4-7pm Mon-Fri

Expected Check: $35-50 (2 drinks each)

Reservations: Not necessary

Move to light bites? 🥟

Amor Cubano: Website

Address: 2018 3rd Ave

Happy Hour: 4-7pm Mon-Fri

Expected Check: $50-70 (1 drink/pp + apps)

Reservations: Recommended

Ditch 'n Drink 🍺

East Harlem Bottling Co.: Website

Address: 1711 Lexington Ave

Happy Hour: 4-8pm Mon-Fri

Expected Check: $45-65 (4-6 beers)

Reservations: Not necessary

📍 Venue Locations & Walking Directions

Hinge match out of my league, step it up

Fancy dinner 🍽️

Chez Messy: Website

Address: 5 Edward M Morgan Pl

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $120-180 (dinner + drinks)

Reservations: Required - Resy

Seal the Deal

The Terrace: Website

Address: 332 E 116th St

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $100-150 (dinner + drinks)

Reservations: Recommended - Resy

📍 Venue Locations & Walking Directions

Walkable First-Date Flows

🔮 Spanish Harlem date vibes

Walkable streets, plenty of backup options, and spots for every vibe from dive bars to fancy dinners. Authentic NYC energy without the downtown pretension.

💸 How much will this neighborhood set me back?

Reasonable with options. You can find spots that keep it under $60 for a full night, or step it up to $100-150 if you want to impress. Plenty of variety, no need to get locked into a $300 night.

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